Matrika 1 of 7 · Shakti of Brahma
Brahmani
ब्राह्मणी
The creative shakti of Brahma — emerged from his mouth as he chanted the four Vedas to fight Andhakasura
Mantras
- Akshamala (rosary)
- Kamandalu (water pot)
- Pustaka (Vedas)
- Sruva (sacrificial ladle)
Benefit of worship
Grants wisdom, mastery of Vedas, eloquence in speech, success in education and creative endeavors. Sought by students, teachers, and seekers of jnana.
Story / Origin
When the demon Andhakasura threatened the three worlds, Shiva and the gods produced their shaktis as mother forms. Brahma emitted Brahmani who emerged seated on a swan, four-faced like her consort, holding the Vedas and akshamala. She drank the demon's blood alongside her sisters in the Saptamatrika battle.
Vrata practice · best day: Sunday
Vasanta Panchami and during Navaratri — devotees wear yellow, offer turmeric rice and saraswati-yantra worship at sunrise, recite Sarasvati-stotra.
Associated temple
Sapta Matrika shrine, Aihole (Karnataka); Brahmani temple at Jajpur (Odisha) — one of the most ancient Matrika sites
See 51 Shakti Peeth and 8 Ashta Lakshmi.
Plan a Brahmani puja
Cannot travel? Book a remote Brahmani puja with video proof. For Navratri 2026 dates see Hindu festival calendar 2026.